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Posted on 04/18/2015 8:40:50 PM PDT by School of Rational Thought

Father died a few hours ago.

Veteran of Saipan.

It has not quite hit me yet. I was care giver 24/7 for both my parents for seven years. My mother went two years ago.

Just drinking.


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KEYWORDS: prayers; saipan; ww2
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To: School of Rational Thought

You have our prayers. Recall all that is good about him and pass that on.


141 posted on 04/19/2015 8:15:11 PM PDT by Smokin' Joe (How often God must weep at humans' folly. Stand fast. God knows what He is doing.)
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To: School of Rational Thought

Very sorry for your bereavement. Prayers for you and your family...


142 posted on 04/19/2015 10:27:15 PM PDT by Lexinom
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To: PROCON
Stop it, he is in grief, let it be!

Good on you Pro. Your advice (Drink tonight and then just remember the good times tomorrow.) was good.

143 posted on 04/20/2015 4:02:28 AM PDT by beachn4fun (The only hyphen you need...American - or not!)
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To: School of Rational Thought

My Father was an MP in WWII I was 16 when he died in 79. My neighbor Ray was in the battle of Saipan, when I took him to the Dr. for a heart attack the Dr. discovered fresh scars on his chest and looked at me, bewildered as if he was a cutter. Ray explained that the scars from crawling on the coral never heal and he has had those scars ever since. Ray never complained, never asked for help and kept those horrors of the war to himself.

Eternal rest grant unto Ray and our Dads, and

and may perpetual light shine upon them.

May their souls and all the souls of the faithfully departed, through the mercy of God,

Rest in peace.

I am thinking of Ray and our Dads together in heaven, my Dad and as it turns out Ray also, liked to hunt pheasant, maybe they are doing that now?


144 posted on 04/20/2015 4:36:12 AM PDT by infool7 (The ugly truth is just a big lie.)
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To: infool7

I really would like to thank each and every one of you who expressed your kind thoughts.

It is comforting to know that even strangers would do this.

My Dad was proud of his miliary service and wished to have military honours. Unfortunately, we are told no one is available for this Friday. I guess this is just a sign of the times.

Again, thank you for the outpouring of sentiment and your prayers.


145 posted on 04/20/2015 6:24:03 PM PDT by School of Rational Thought
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To: School of Rational Thought

That is sad that of those most deserving he will not have an earthly honor guard but know that along with your Mother those that welcome him home will be innumerable.

Continued prayers for you and your family


146 posted on 04/20/2015 8:37:11 PM PDT by infool7 (The ugly truth is just a big lie.)
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To: School of Rational Thought

Prayers lifting for you FRiend, with gratitude for your Dad’s service as well.

Dear Lord, hold this good man close, in this time of sorrow.
Tatt


147 posted on 04/21/2015 4:55:57 AM PDT by thesearethetimes... (Had I brought Christ with me, the outcome would have been different. Dr.Eric Cunningham)
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To: School of Rational Thought
Prayers for you, and RIP for your parents.

Please don't overdo the drinking - that won't help in the long run.

148 posted on 04/21/2015 1:23:43 PM PDT by WayneS (Barack Obama makes Neville Chamberlin look like George Patton.)
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To: School of Rational Thought

I still miss my Dad even though he died in 1993. We were the primary caregivers from my Mom who died just last fall. You never stop missing them, but you honor their memories and think how happy they are to be together again and how they are looking forward to reuniting with you when your time arrives.


149 posted on 04/22/2015 9:55:07 AM PDT by Vigilanteman (Obama: Fake black man. Fake Messiah. Fake American. How many fakes can you fit in one Zer0?)
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To: School of Rational Thought

Just saw this and wanted to extended my heartfelt sympathies. As someone who also took care of my parents and my late husband for many years, I know how taxing it is both physically and emotionally. Carve out some serious downtime for yourself to rest and recover. You’ll be better off for it.

Your parents were blessed to have a faithful caregiver in you. Prayers for you in your time of sadness. I also ask the Lord’s blessing for your devotion to your parents.


150 posted on 04/27/2015 2:05:13 PM PDT by ru4liberty (Dissing Chris Kyle/"American Sniper" = spitting on Vietnam vets)
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To: ru4liberty

Thanks for your note.

Unfortunately, no time to rest.

Broke and need a job ASAP


151 posted on 04/27/2015 3:13:32 PM PDT by School of Rational Thought
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To: School of Rational Thought

Lord God, rest Thy servant with the saints and comfort his son.

In the name of the Father, and of the Son, and of the Holy Ghost, amen.


152 posted on 04/27/2015 7:08:53 PM PDT by annalex (fear them not)
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To: School of Rational Thought

Sorry for your loss sir. Lost mom a few years ago. It hurts.


153 posted on 04/28/2015 9:56:42 PM PDT by LowOiL ("Abomination" sure sounds like "ObamaNation" to me.)
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To: School of Rational Thought

You are so in my prayers... write whenever you need someone to ‘talk’ to...


154 posted on 05/07/2015 11:57:55 AM PDT by GOPJ (When terrorists in body armor came for cartoonists the media stood with the terrorists. DG)
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To: GOPJ

Thank you.


155 posted on 05/07/2015 3:53:46 PM PDT by School of Rational Thought
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To: School of Rational Thought

I’m sorry, I just saw this. I lost my dad 12 years ago. You are in my prayers.


156 posted on 05/13/2015 12:32:33 PM PDT by machogirl
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To: School of Rational Thought

My condolences.


157 posted on 06/25/2015 8:42:30 PM PDT by Impy (They pull a knife, you pull a gun. That's the CHICAGO WAY, and that's how you beat the rats!)
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